Literature and Culture
Casa Italiana offers also classes to enrich the knowledge of the Italian culture and literature.
Each semester there is a new, fascinating course! From Italian movie classics to literary classics, to the study of characters that have made Italy what it is today, Casa Italiana's teachers will show you another side of the "Bel Paese".
CAMINITO: UN APRILE DEL COMMISSARIO RICCIARDI by Maurizio de Giovanni
After a five-year hiatus, Commissario Ricciardi returns with his daughter, Marta and his usual group of friends. The date is 1939 and the winds pf war are beginning to blow in Europe. There is a homicide with political overtones. In addition, Ricciardi would like to find out if his daughter has inherited his disturbing capacity for hearing and seeing the dead. We shall see!
In addition to reading the book, students will complete grammar and syntax exercises as well as write a commentary on what they have read.
Tuition: $385 (12 weeks)
Sun. 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM;
Instructor: Liliana Lanzano ONLINE
Starts: Apr. 16 – July 09
GOMORRA by Roberto Saviano - Second Part
Saviano traces the decline of Naples under the rule of the Camorra, a powerful crime organization. The Camorra uses an elaborate international system to deal in
drugs, fashion, construction and toxic waste. Through this book, Saviano introduces the world to a new breed of organized crime.
The class will discuss the book and students will present a research project proposed by the teacher.
Tuition: $385
Sun. 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM;
Instructor: Marisa Darvish
NOT OFFERED THIS SESSION
LA COSCIENZA DI ZENO by Italo Svevo
The main character of this novel is Zeno Cosini and the book is the fictional character's memoirs that he keeps because his psychiatrist recommended him to do so in order to overcome his illness. The book helps us understand Italy and Trieste before and during the war.
Students will discuss the novel and a research project proposed by the teacher.
Tuition: $385 (12 weeks)
Tue. 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM;
Instructor: Marisa Darvish ONLINE
Starts: Apr. 11 – June 27
ANTHOLOGY OF ITALIAN CINEMA
Selections from movies will provide mature students with a rich overview of Italian history and society. Discussions and role play will serve as a pretext for improving conversation skills and fluency, while analyzing the cultural and social aspects of the Italian lifestyle. Grammar and syntax will be reviewed, as necessary, during class discussion.
Movies: "La vita e’ bella" di Roberto Benigni; "Mediterraneo" di Gabriele Salvatores; "La grande bellezza" di Paolo Sorrentino e "Il gattopardo" di Luchino Visconti.
Tuition: $385 (12 weeks)
NOT OFFERED THIS SESSION
ITALIAN TV SERIES
This course exposes students to Italian culture and Italian language skills through the use of film. Students will watch popular Italian TV series and learn about contemporary aspects of Italian society. They will also engage in creative linguistic exercises such as: role plays, writing scripts for TV programs, and complete comprehension exercises prepared by the instructor. Selected clips from the following TV series: Il Commissario Montalbano; L'Amica Geniale; Il Processo and Don Matteo will be shown.
The learning material will be provided by the course's instructor.
Tuition: $385 (12 weeks)
NOT OFFERED THIS SESSION
ITALIAN THROUGH IMAGES
This course aims to refine listening skills and fluency and to expand vocabulary for students who possess an advanced level of Italian. Through a selection of movies, documentaries, and independent videos, the course will discuss some historical, cultural, social, and linguistic aspects of Italy and its language. The course will adopt a conversational approach, however, grammar and syntax will be reviewed as necessary.
The learning material will be provided by the course’s instructor
Tuition: $385 (12 weeks)
Tues. 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Instructor: TBD ONLINE
Starts: Apr. 11 - June 27